Commentary, Iraida Santillan
The possibility of a citywide soda tax is causing a debate among our residents. The tax is meant to address the human and economic factors that cause obesity – especially in children – and dental disease, both of which are prevalent in Richmond. The money made from the soda tax would [...]
News Report, Spencer Whitney | Richmond Confidential
City council leaders In Richmond voted 5-2 on Tuesday night to put a special soda tax proposal on the November 6 ballot. The soda tax would add a one cent per ounce surcharge to soda and other sugary fruit drinks that contain less than ten percent juice.
News Feature, Edgardo Cervano-Soto
The spray-painted names of local artists unravel wildly on a wall in Richmond. Names such as APACHE, THOR, KRASE, BLAH and MAYOR slither across in bright hues. Graffiti and these wild-style tags are common, and normally looked down upon in Richmond and San Pablo.
But the collage of artist names here [...]
News From City Hall
The Richmond City Council adopted a new General Plan 2030 to guide the City’s sustainable growth and development. The General Plan provides a comprehensive framework for developing a healthy city and healthy neighborhoods. While General Plans are required by the State of California to contain seven elements, the City of [...]
News Report, April Suwalsky
More than 1500 Richmond community members and dozens of local partner organizations came together on Sunday, April 29, in Richmond, California, for the third annual Richmond Tales Fest: An Afternoon of Family Literacy and Healthy Living. The event was held at the Richmond Civic Center—activities were stationed at the outdoor plaza, [...]
News Report, Kia Croom
Last month, under increasing financial strain, the non-profit Opportunity West closed its doors. Housed in the Nevin Community Center, located in Richmond’s Iron Triangle, the closure left staff and clients struggling to cope with the loss of services many say are needed now more than ever.
With the economy continuing to [...]
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